Shampoo to fertiliser: simpler rules, safer product

The EPP Group wants simpler, more predictable rules for chemicals, cosmetics and fertilisers to reduce unnecessary burdens on businesses without compromising people’s health or the environment. 

"People should not have to choose between a strong economy and products they can trust. Your shampoo, face cream and household products must be safe: that is non-negotiable. We are making life easier for businesses without lowering safety standards. Less time spent on paperwork means more time for businesses to innovate, invest and compete," says Dimitris Tsiodras MEP, Parliament's negotiator on the Chemicals Omnibus, ahead of the vote in the European Parliament later today. 

The EPP Group has pushed to keep safety warnings on cosmetic products clear and easy to read, keep scientific experts involved in safety decisions and give businesses enough time to adapt. Thanks to our efforts, the final agreement maintains the general ban on cancer-causing and other harmful substances in cosmetics, without exceptions based on exposure. 

"When you pick up a product in a shop, you should be able to find and understand the safety information you need. Clear labels help people use products safely and make informed choices. We have focused on making the rules work for the people buying these products and the businesses responsible for selling them," says Salvatore De Meo MEP, the EPP Group's lead negotiator on the file in the Internal Market and Consumer Protection committee.